{"id":192686,"date":"2024-06-24T14:07:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/24\/caf-unveils-afcon-2025-dates\/"},"modified":"2024-06-24T14:07:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:07:56","slug":"caf-unveils-afcon-2025-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/06\/24\/caf-unveils-afcon-2025-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The CAF Executive Committee has set the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco during a virtual meeting held on Friday, June 21, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament is scheduled to begin on Sunday, December 21, 2025, and the final match will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe expressed confidence in the success of AFCON Morocco 2025 and believes it will be the most remarkable edition in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>The decision was made after extensive discussions with various parties, considering both international and domestic match schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Motsepe also noted the significant growth of women\u2019s football in Africa and expects the Women\u2019s AFCON Morocco 2024 to be a resounding success.<\/p>\n<p>CAF is dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of African players, building strong partnerships with other football associations, and elevating African football to a global level.<\/p>\n<p>In appreciation, Dr. Motsepe thanked King Mohamed VI of Morocco, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), its President Fouzi Lekjaa, the Moroccan government, and its people for hosting the AFCON Morocco 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The support of the host nation is crucial for the success of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The CAF Executive Committee has set the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco during a virtual meeting held on Friday, June 21, 2024. 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